All Stars visit 'more than just footy'

AFL Central Australia says next week's Indigenous All Stars visit to Alice Springs is not just about the football game.

The group's Andy Hood says it is an opportunity for Aboriginal players to mentor youths in remote communities and town camps.

He says it is a chance for the players to tackle issues other than football, that affect young people.

"They spend the time giving them some advice on football," he said.

"I guess mentoring them and just generally talking about Indigenous issues in football and in society.

"So quite interesting and that's why they are here this week in Alice Springs is obviously the Indigenous All Stars camps, so a lot more work than just footy."

He says he is amazed at the number of players making the trip to the NT.

"We've got a 120 footballers in town from Tuesday right through till Friday and Saturday," he said.

"So I still keep thinking about that and I think that's amazing and anyone who likes football to be in the middle of Australia, remote part of Australia, population 28,000, that's an awesome opportunity and we've got the super clinic [on] Wednesday four o'clock for the young kids."